Anthropic unveils new framework allowing AI agents to operate physical devices

Aug 27 (Reuters) - ‌Anthropic on ​Thursday ​rolled out a research preview of "Model Hardware Standard", a ‌framework for AI agents to operate ⁠physical devices in scientific research and advanced ‌manufacturing.

The MHS enables AI ‌agents to operate lab and manufacturing instruments such as microscopes and ​robotic arms in tandem and perform complex tasks, ranging from routine ⁠drug discovery experiments to laser calibration on a ​quantum computer, Anthropic said.

By integrating agentic AI capabilities with lab and ​manufacturing hardware, the ‌Claude chatbot maker aims to help researchers and engineers execute ⁠autonomous, round-the-clock workflows with minimal human intervention, helping speed up processes.

The standard, ⁠Anthropic said, works on any device that has ​a programmable interface and allows devices and agents to communicate across networks.

The company said ‌it is sharing an early version of the MHS ‌with partners to help build out ⁠safety evaluations before ‌making it ​open source.

(Reporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Joyjeet ‌Das)

---

Serious News for Serious Traders! Try StreetInsider.com Premium Free!

---

You May Also Be Interested In

• Rupert Murdoch considering re-merger of Fox Corp and News Corp, court documents and video show
• Trump to meet refiners, fuel retailers as Iran war boosts gas prices ahead of midterms, sources say
• Trump says the U.S. is not talking with Iran as economic war in focus